The ‘Mozart of Chennai’ AR Rahman is working on a concert titled ‘RahmanIshq’, a month-long expedition that will kickstart in Kolkata later this year. From there, he’ll head to Visakhapatnam, Jaipur and Ahmedabad in October.

Monday, 16 November 2015

Featuring some of the artists performing during the festival, a new version of A.R. Rahman's Dhakka Laga Bukka from the movie Yuva has been released.

Responsible for making a certain weekend merry for every music lover in India is NH7 Weekender, a multi-city music festival. What started in 2010 in Pune has expanded to 5 cities in India, other than the regular Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Pune the music festival will also be organised for the first time in Shillong. Sponsored by Bacardi, NH7 recently released the crazy line up of the 2015 edition and in the most amazing way possible. Featuring some of the artists performing during the festival, a new version of A.R. Rahman's Dhakka Laga Bukka from the movie Yuva has been released.

The video features the ever energetic Vishal Dadlani taking us through the artist line-up of the upcoming musical event. What works for the video is the young and vibrant feel of the song incorporating some of the best musicians in India. Produced by Ranjit Barot, the track has Niladri Kumar on zitar, Rahul Hariharan on drums, Warren Mendonsa on lead guitar, Nucleya on electronics and brilliant singers like Papon, Alisa Pais, Vishal Dadlani and the major attraction of the much awaited event, A.R. Rahman. This year the festival will also feature a major global name - Mark Ronson. This music video saw the coming together of India's music elite and is like dream come true for any music enthusiast.

Tuesday, 8 September 2015

New Delhi, Sept 7: It seems Majid Majidi film Muhammad: Messenger of God has landed in some trouble as a Mumbai-based Sunni Muslim organisation is seeking ban on the film. As per an Indian Express report, calling the film blasphemous for more than one reason, the Raza Academy (organisation) has sent a memorandum to the Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Not only the film, the organisation has also sought legal action against composer and singer AR Rahman. According to the report, "The Raza Academy has also sought "legal action" against composer AR Rahman, who has given music for the film, for "hurting the sentiments of Indian Muslims".

The film by the renowned director is the first of a trilogy on the life of Muhammad, and shows his childhood and adolescence till he becomes a prophet." "Firstly, the name of the prophet shouldn't be in the film's title. People use a film's name loosely, like when someone says bad things about the film, it sounds like an insult to Muhammad himself." "Secondly, photography isn't allowed in Islam. We have a problem with various actors shown playing Muhammad, " Mohammed Saeed Noori, founder secretary of the Raza Academy, wrote in the memorandum as per the report. - OneIndia News

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Music fans, take note! Double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman will be coming to Kuala Lumpur this April 26 for a concert at Stadium Merdeka.

The concert, entitled Infinite Love, is being organised by Indian entertainment company DML Live.

According to the company’s Facebook page, tickets will go on sale the first week of February with prices yet to be announced.
Rahman’s first concert in Kuala Lumpur, entitled Festival Night took place in October 1996 when he performed before a sell-out crowd of 40,000 people.

The maestro returned in Dec 20, 2003 for the Unity of Light concert at Shah Alam Stadium which saw notable Kollywood playback singers like Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan and S.P. Balasubramaniam sharing the stage with him.

Described as the most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, Rahman’s works are notable for integrating Indian classical music with pop, modern electronica, world and Western classical music.

Rahman has to date won two Oscars, two Grammys, a BAFTA award, a Golden Globe award, four National Film Awards, 15 Filmfare Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South. In 2009, Time placed Rahman in its list of the World’s Most Influential People.

A.R. Rahman has sold more than 150 million copies of his works comprising of music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums in half a dozen languages including landmark scores such as Roja, Bombay, Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire, Delhi 6, Rockstar and most recently, Raanjhana and Maryan.

The Infinite Love concert will also be performed in Singapore on April 30, a day after Rahman’s KL engagement. - The Star

Monday, 29 July 2013

RAHMANISHQ will feature leading singers and choreography by international artists on a Panaromic Stage aligned with stunning visuals.

RAHMANISHQ will unveil a magical fusion of music and technology for a visual extravaganza combined with radical Fan Engagement, giving ARR’s loyal fans a NEVER BEFORE SEEN concert experience.

Over the last 2 decades, AR Rahman has scored some of the most outstanding music for Indian and International movies such as Slumdog Millionare, 127 Hours, Roja, Taal, Sivaji, Rockstar,Ghajini and Raanjhanaa, enchanting millions worldwide.

AR Rahman is the recipient of innumerable awards for his contribution to Indian and International music including Grammy Nominations and Filmfare Awards.

He’s been called “the Mozart of Madras” – and composer A. R. Rahman is a true living legend. His 100-plus film scores include Indian classics such as Lagaan, Bombay, Roja and Dil Se, whilst Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and Elizabeth: The Golden Age have brought his irresistible brand of melody to audiences around the world. Tonight, with conductor Matt Dunkley and presenter Noreen Khan we bring you a spectacular full orchestral tribute to A. R. Rahman and his music, from the film scores such as Bombay and The Lord of the Rings. You’ll never hear them sound better than in the sensational acoustic of Birmingham’s world-famous Symphony Hall.

Lilly-Jane Young and Sandor Stürbl can also be seen in Peter Pan: The Never Ending Story featuring classic songs and a score by composer/conductor Matt Dunkley. Playing at the NIA Academy arena from 20 -22 September.

Wednesday 4 September 2013 at 7.30pm

Symphony Hall, Birmingham +44 (0)121 345 0600Book Now
Matt Dunkley conductor
Noreen Khan presenter
Lilly-Jane Young soprano
Sandor Stürbl tenor
Shin DCS tenor
Roopa Panesar sitar
Lisa Mallett flute
CBSO Chorus Including music from:
Slumdog Millionaire • Lord of the Rings • Lagaan • Warriors of Heaven
& Earth • The Rising • Passage • Cry of the Rose • 127 Hours •
Bombay • Swades • Elizabeth: The Golden Age • Subhash Bose • Meenaxi and more
He’s been called “the Mozart of Madras” – and composer A. R. Rahman
is a true living legend. His 100-plus film scores include Indian
classics such as Lagaan, Bombay, Roja and Dil Se, whilst Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and Elizabeth: The Golden Age
have brought his irresistible brand of melody to audiences around the
world. Tonight, with conductor Matt Dunkley and presenter Noreen Khan we bring you a spectacular full orchestral tribute to A. R. Rahman and his music, from the film scores such as Bombay and The Lord of the Rings. You’ll never hear them sound better than in the sensational acoustic of Birmingham’s world-famous Symphony Hall.
Lilly-Jane Young and Sandor Stürbl can also be seen in Peter Pan: The Never Ending Story featuring classic songs and a score by composer/conductor Matt Dunkley. Playing at the NIA Academy arena from 20 -22 September.
£12.50, £20, £26, £34, £40
Source : http://www.cbso.co.uk/?page=concerts%2FviewConcert.html&cid=2707
- See more at: http://arrahman.my/arrahman-symphony-orchestra/#sthash.N7QymKn7.dpuf

Wednesday 4 September 2013 at 7.30pm

Symphony Hall, Birmingham +44 (0)121 345 0600Book Now
Matt Dunkley conductor
Noreen Khan presenter
Lilly-Jane Young soprano
Sandor Stürbl tenor
Shin DCS tenor
Roopa Panesar sitar
Lisa Mallett flute
CBSO Chorus Including music from:
Slumdog Millionaire • Lord of the Rings • Lagaan • Warriors of Heaven
& Earth • The Rising • Passage • Cry of the Rose • 127 Hours •
Bombay • Swades • Elizabeth: The Golden Age • Subhash Bose • Meenaxi and more
He’s been called “the Mozart of Madras” – and composer A. R. Rahman
is a true living legend. His 100-plus film scores include Indian
classics such as Lagaan, Bombay, Roja and Dil Se, whilst Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours and Elizabeth: The Golden Age
have brought his irresistible brand of melody to audiences around the
world. Tonight, with conductor Matt Dunkley and presenter Noreen Khan we bring you a spectacular full orchestral tribute to A. R. Rahman and his music, from the film scores such as Bombay and The Lord of the Rings. You’ll never hear them sound better than in the sensational acoustic of Birmingham’s world-famous Symphony Hall.
Lilly-Jane Young and Sandor Stürbl can also be seen in Peter Pan: The Never Ending Story featuring classic songs and a score by composer/conductor Matt Dunkley. Playing at the NIA Academy arena from 20 -22 September.
£12.50, £20, £26, £34, £40
Source : http://www.cbso.co.uk/?page=concerts%2FviewConcert.html&cid=2707
- See more at: http://arrahman.my/arrahman-symphony-orchestra/#sthash.N7QymKn7.dpuf